I was a little nervous about arriving in mainland China for the first time. Everyone had mentioned to me that if you didn’t speak the language it would be very hard getting people to understand you. This is a situation I have run across many times in my travels, but …
Top Tips for the Everyday Person Climbing Mt Kinabalu
Climbing Mt Kinabalu was simultaneously one of the hardest things I have ever done… and one of the most rewarding. I have never felt so miserable and yet so determined. So elated yet exhausted. So cold and yet excited. Everything about the experience was a challenge which drew me far …
5 Ways to Sell Your Stuff before Travelling the World
Selling your stuff is a great way to make a little extra cash before you head off on an adventure. I have said it many times before but travel, especially long term travel, is a choice. Unless you oober wealthy then you need to make changes to make adventures happen. …
Tips for Riding a Moto in South East Asia
I often get asked if I would hire a moto in South East Asia as a solo female backpacker…. well the short answer is, yes. I have done on a number of occasions. Riding a moto in South East Asia is a rite of passage for many backpackers. However, the long …
Australian Prawn and Mango Lettuce Cups Recipe
It is an ongoing struggle for Australian’s that where ever we go in the world we are asked to repeat the phrase “throw a shrimp on the barbie”. We don’t have a problem repeating this phrase, or any other iconic Australian ling to show off our accent that many think …
12 Cheap and Easy Things to do in Singapore
Singapore is a great place to stop over if you are doing a long haul flight to or from Australia. However, it isn’t the cheapest place in comparison to a lot of its neighbours in the region. Don’t let that deter you though, as there are some great things to …
Andrea’s Attic AirBnB Apartment, San Sebastian, Spain – Review
If you are heading to San Sebastian in Spain then I know just the place to stay! Check out Andrea’s attic AirBnB apartment on AirBnB – a place full of light and character right in next to the heart of the beautiful old town. It’s Andrea’s attention to detail with …
My Top 10 Restaurant Recommendations for Europe
Every now and then the backpacker needs/wants to splurge a little on a fabulous meal, especially in Europe (and by splurge I mean jump into the 20 Euro a meal bracket as opposed to under 10 Euros bracket – I am a backpacker after all). When I do splurge I ask …
New Orleans Cooking Class – the heart of Creole
I have always been fascinated with New Orleans, it has always seemed like a bright and vibrant place full of personality and adventure. What’s more it has an amazing food scene that I just wanted to be a part of – so naturally I signed up for a New Orleans …
My 8 Must Pack Travel Items
Over the years of backpacking across different continents I have gathered a small assortment of travel items that I now always pack. Each item has earned their place as increasingly invaluable, they are multipurpose, light and easy to carry, and maybe there is a little bit of superstition attached to …
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